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If you are a leader managing young team members, you don't want to miss this episode! Listen to Host Matt Stone's conversation with Mindy Lockard about the connection between principles of etiquette and self-awareness, relationship development, and leadership. Mindy shares stories about what led her to become formally trained in etiquette (after getting a degree in communications), and how she realized that etiquette was about human connection more than rules. She also shares tons of knowledge she's picked up working with youth that is directly applicable in the workplace. Plus, she talks about how she's using her training and talents to empower future leaders with the skills and awareness they need to live more connected, purpose-driven lives, contributing to happier homes, more productive teams, and a healthier society. More About Mindy Lockard Mindy Knight is an internationally recognized, Portland, Oregon-based leadership and etiquette expert.  For more than a decade, Mindy has facilitated interpersonal workshops for college athletes and alumni, government agencies, corporations and professional organizations, and youth of all ages. Mindy’s customized toolkits enable professionals at every stage of their careers and university students to foster and grow “in real life” professional and social networks, fundamental skills in a society where digital devices and social media have eclipsed conversations, meals and even smiles as preferred platforms for interpersonal engagement. Mindy has been featured as a regular on-air television expert for KATU Afternoon Live, FOX 12 MORE Good Day Oregon, KING 5 Seattle and Huffington Post LIVE and has been featured in publications such as Forbes Woman, Oregon Business Magazine, Women’s Day and InStyle Magazine, Real Simple, Better Homes and Garden and People’s Style Watch. For more information, visit www.mindylockard.com